Anxiety - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 5/18/26
Summary
Host George Noory interviews author David Ross-Miron about his book *Thriving with Anxiety*, discussing the neuroscience behind panic attacks and the brain's complex neurotransmitter systems. Ross-Miron argues that anxiety is a normal human response rather than a physical pathology, offering techniques like acceptance and gradual exposure to manage fears, such as claustrophobia in MRI machines. The segment also features a listener story about a child curing severe warts with Tylenol and highlights research showing that patients with pre-existing anxiety often coped better during the pandemic.
Topics discussed
Commercials for Big 3, TD Bank, UnitedHealthcare, and Ride or Die
David Ross-Miron discusses his panic attack experiences
The neuroscience of anxiety and brain chemistry
Anxiety as a human condition vs. physical pathology
George Norrie's claustrophobia story during an MRI
Carnivora supplement success story for warts
Repeat commercials for Big 3, TD Bank, and UnitedHealthcare
Analyzing fear responses and avoiding medical procedures
Techniques for overcoming anxiety and facing fears
Writing 'Thriving with Anxiety' and pandemic insights
Final commercials for Big 3, TD Bank, Wells Fargo, and Pfizer
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